LightHouse will be closed on Wednesday, September 25 for an agency-wide all-staff event.
Events in September 2024
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Sep 1
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Sep 2(1 event) (All day): Labor Day holiday (LightHouse Closed) (All day) |
Sep 3(4 events) 9:15 am: Exercise Class at Earle Baum Center (hybrid) – In-person attendees can join us at Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Exercise with Denise or volunteers: A routine of exercises for working the whole body is the focus. All exercises can be modified to fit anyone’s level. The class also includes gentle aerobics and breath work. The class takes place in-person at Room 3 and on Zoom. RSVP to: PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692 . 11:00 am: Tap Dancing with Denise at Earle Baum Center (in-person) – Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Learn beginning tap dance basics in this descriptive class. Denise will verbally describe each movement, demonstrate the sounds the taps make, and work with each person individually to insure their understanding of the step or combination. The focus is balance and spatial awareness, knowledge of the tap steps, while in a fun supportive environment. RSVP to Denise Vancil at DVancil@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7832. 2:00 pm: Find Your Balance Class at Earle Baum Center (hybrid) – Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Focuses on body awareness and activity to increase balance. Discussion of fear of falling and home safety. RSVP to Patricia Jefferson at PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692. 5:00 pm: Radically Rethinking Museum Access Discussion at USF (hybrid) – McLaren Conference Center Join Finnegan Shannon and Andrea Torrice, room 250 at the McLaren Building at University of San Francisco for a conversation on Radically Rethinking Museum Accessibility (click here for the USF map link). Finnegan Shannon, a Bay Area native and New York City-based artist whose work centers the experience of people living with disabilities, will be in conversation with acclaimed documentary filmmaker, former Museum Studies MA student, and accessibility advocate, Andrea Torrice. They will discuss Finnegan’s art and ways to radically rethink accessibility within museums and cultural heritage organizations. If you attend in person, masks are highly encouraged for the safety of others. The event is also Zoom accessible via Hyflex. The conversation will be live-captioned and include ASL interpretation. All visual materials will be described. If you need accommodations or wheelchair access, contact Student Leadership and Engagement at 415-422-7256 or email sle@usfca.edu with the name and date of the event as well as the accommodation requested. Questions? Contact Museum Studies Program Manager Javier Plasencia at jplasencia3@usfca.edu. If you plan to attend by Hyflex Zoom, register online for Radically Rethinking Museum Access. |
Sep 4(3 events) 9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online) – We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices for relaxation and stress reduction for beginners and advanced practitioners. Everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial into Zoom, find a comfortable position. Instructor Ellen Simpson has 50 years of meditation experience. After raising a family and retiring from a career in women's health, she became a resident at San Francisco Zen Center.
RSVP online for Stress Reduction & Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES (online) – Gratitude-VIBES is evolving! Our Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions will now take place twice a month. These sessions remain a space for student presentations, individual check-ins, and gratitude-closers that uplift and connect us all. September 4: LightHouse student Dorothy D. shares the story of her writing through two original poems, including “Sweet Saturday Morning.” September 18: Music Appreciation: Share the Joy. Bring a song that fills you with joy and tell us why it resonates with you. RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. 7:00 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person) – Bay Are Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Goalball Practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The practice is designed for beginners and experienced players. If you do not have your own equipment, we can provide you with both elbow and knee pads and eyeshades. When: Wednesdays, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm For more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants. |
Sep 5(1 event) 11:00 am: EBC Vision Group (hybrid) – Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa In this low vision and blindness support group, we come together to share our experiences, socialize, have discussions, hear guest speakers and become part of our blindness community. RSVP to Patricia Jefferson at PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692. |
Sep 6
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Sep 7(2 events) 9:30 am: SF Achilles Chapter Regular Guided Endurance Workouts (in-person) – Join the SF chapter of Achilles in regular guided endurance workouts - whether you prefer to run, walk, or roll! Achilles Overview: Achilles International is a global organization operating in 18 countries, including several US chapters. Its goal is to empower people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection. Welcoming Athletes and Guides: Achilles welcomes people of all ages living with a disability to join us for a run, walk or roll. Membership is free! SF Chapter: Holds inclusive workouts where everyone is welcome to be paired with a volunteer guide, or chart their own course. Also supports athletes in endurance races, including the SF Marathon. How to join: Email Achilles at achillessfbayarea@gmail.com to join and learn more about when and where we will be hosting Achilles workouts! Typically they are held at 9:30 AM on the first and third Saturday of each month at Judah & Great Highway. Please email to confirm. 2:00 pm: Hands On Mapping: An Introduction to Tactile Cartography (in-person) – Maps deepen understanding, broaden perspectives, and encourage engagement with our world. However, people who are blind or visually impaired do not have equal access to maps that the sighted population often takes for granted. As one of the few places in the world—and one of the best—producing high-quality tactile maps, the MAD Lab is dedicated to turning inaccessible experiences into inclusive ones. Join the Media and Accessible Design Lab (MAD Lab) for “Hands On Mapping: An Introduction to Tactile Cartography” on Saturday, September 7, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 1155 Market St, 10th floor, San Francisco. Getting to 1155 Market Street. We will introduce how blind people use tactile maps. This event is for all: sighted and blind audiences alike – no prior experience necessary. Whether you are new to tactile cartography or already familiar, you will be warmly welcomed, educated, and thoroughly engaged! Featuring speaker Dr. Joshua Miele in conversation with Dr. Yue-Ting Siu (CATT-NW Program Coordinator, WSSB) and Chancey Fleet (Assistive Technology Coordinator, Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, NYPL), along with a variety of breakout sessions that lead you through the landscape of tactile maps, including:
Food and drink will be served. Entrance is complimentary. Register for Hands On Mapping by August 30 (space is limited). Please forward on to anyone who you think might be interested. |
Sep 8(1 event) 1:00 pm: The Night Alive with Audio Description and Haptic Tour (in-person) – Altarena Playhouse Tommy’s just getting by. He’s renting a run-down room in his uncle’s house, rolling from one get-rich-quick scheme to the other with his pal Doc. He comes to the aid of Aimee, who’s not had it easy herself, struggling through life the only way she knows how. Their pasts won’t let go easily, but together there’s a glimmer of hope they could make something more of their lives, something extraordinary, perhaps. With inimitable warmth, style, and craft, this play deftly mines the humanity found in the most unlikely of situations. The Night Alive is the winner of the 2013–2014 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play. You can buy tickets for The Night Alive online, and then email Kari Warfield General Manager, at generalmanager@altarena.org. to reserve a headset for audio description. You can also buy tickets via your email to Kari. Tickets are $33 for seniors, $35 for adults and $15 for students. Students need to provide a student ID. The live audio description for this performance will be provided by Gravity Access Services, Inc. |
Sep 9(1 event) 9:00 am: Meditation Exploration At Earle Baum Center (hybrid) – In-person attendees can join us at Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Although there isn’t a right or wrong way to meditate, it’s important to find a practice that meets your needs. There are many popular types of meditation practice: mindfulness, spiritual, focused, movement, mantra, visualization and passage meditation are some. We will discuss and practice together. Input and reflection from everyone are encouraged. RSVP to Patricia Jefferson at PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692. |
Sep 10(3 events) 9:15 am: Exercise Class at Earle Baum Center (hybrid) – In-person attendees can join us at Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Exercise with Denise or volunteers: A routine of exercises for working the whole body is the focus. All exercises can be modified to fit anyone’s level. The class also includes gentle aerobics and breath work. The class takes place in-person at Room 3 and on Zoom. RSVP to: PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692 . 11:00 am: Tap Dancing with Denise at Earle Baum Center (in-person) – Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Learn beginning tap dance basics in this descriptive class. Denise will verbally describe each movement, demonstrate the sounds the taps make, and work with each person individually to insure their understanding of the step or combination. The focus is balance and spatial awareness, knowledge of the tap steps, while in a fun supportive environment. RSVP to Denise Vancil at DVancil@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7832. 6:00 pm: National Federation of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online) – The National Federation of the Blind is a nationwide community of members that believe blind people can live the lives they want. We meet online via Zoom with the following schedule: 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm – Virtual Happy (Half) Hour To RSVP, contact President Bobbi Pompey at bobbipompey@gmail.com or 336-988-6375. |
Sep 11(3 events) 9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online) – We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices for relaxation and stress reduction for beginners and advanced practitioners. Everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial into Zoom, find a comfortable position. Instructor Ellen Simpson has 50 years of meditation experience. After raising a family and retiring from a career in women's health, she became a resident at San Francisco Zen Center.
RSVP online for Stress Reduction & Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
11:30 am: Speak Imagery from the Fine Arts Museums (online) Docents Etta Herbach and Shelley Ford will take us on a journey through the American Beauty exhibit, which features faces and places in the American art collected by Bernard and Barbro Osher. Register for Speak Imagery from the Fine Arts Museums. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the link to the meeting. 7:00 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person) – Bay Are Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Goalball Practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The practice is designed for beginners and experienced players. If you do not have your own equipment, we can provide you with both elbow and knee pads and eyeshades. When: Wednesdays, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm For more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants. |
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Sep 15
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Sep 16(1 event) 9:00 am: Meditation Exploration At Earle Baum Center (hybrid) – In-person attendees can join us at Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Although there isn’t a right or wrong way to meditate, it’s important to find a practice that meets your needs. There are many popular types of meditation practice: mindfulness, spiritual, focused, movement, mantra, visualization and passage meditation are some. We will discuss and practice together. Input and reflection from everyone are encouraged. RSVP to Patricia Jefferson at PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692. |
Sep 17(3 events) 9:15 am: Exercise Class at Earle Baum Center (hybrid) – In-person attendees can join us at Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Exercise with Denise or volunteers: A routine of exercises for working the whole body is the focus. All exercises can be modified to fit anyone’s level. The class also includes gentle aerobics and breath work. The class takes place in-person at Room 3 and on Zoom. RSVP to: PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692 . 11:00 am: Tap Dancing with Denise at Earle Baum Center (in-person) – Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Learn beginning tap dance basics in this descriptive class. Denise will verbally describe each movement, demonstrate the sounds the taps make, and work with each person individually to insure their understanding of the step or combination. The focus is balance and spatial awareness, knowledge of the tap steps, while in a fun supportive environment. RSVP to Denise Vancil at DVancil@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7832. 2:00 pm: Find Your Balance Class at Earle Baum Center (hybrid) – Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Focuses on body awareness and activity to increase balance. Discussion of fear of falling and home safety. RSVP to Patricia Jefferson at PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692. |
Sep 18(3 events) 9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online) – We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices for relaxation and stress reduction for beginners and advanced practitioners. Everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial into Zoom, find a comfortable position. Instructor Ellen Simpson has 50 years of meditation experience. After raising a family and retiring from a career in women's health, she became a resident at San Francisco Zen Center.
RSVP online for Stress Reduction & Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES (online) – Gratitude-VIBES is evolving! Our Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions will now take place twice a month. These sessions remain a space for student presentations, individual check-ins, and gratitude-closers that uplift and connect us all. September 4: LightHouse student Dorothy D. shares the story of her writing through two original poems, including “Sweet Saturday Morning.” September 18: Music Appreciation: Share the Joy. Bring a song that fills you with joy and tell us why it resonates with you. RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. 7:00 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person) – Bay Are Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Goalball Practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The practice is designed for beginners and experienced players. If you do not have your own equipment, we can provide you with both elbow and knee pads and eyeshades. When: Wednesdays, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm For more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants. |
Sep 19
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Sep 21(1 event) 10:30 am: CCB San Francisco Chapter monthly meeting and Student Education Access Grant lunch (hybrid) – The CCB San Francisco Chapter meets on the third Saturday of the month. September's meeting will be followed by our annual Student Education Access Grant lunch. RSVP to Frank Welte at Frank.A.Welte@gmail.com or 510-541-1442.
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Sep 22
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Sep 23(1 event) 9:00 am: Meditation Exploration At Earle Baum Center (hybrid) – In-person attendees can join us at Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Although there isn’t a right or wrong way to meditate, it’s important to find a practice that meets your needs. There are many popular types of meditation practice: mindfulness, spiritual, focused, movement, mantra, visualization and passage meditation are some. We will discuss and practice together. Input and reflection from everyone are encouraged. RSVP to Patricia Jefferson at PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692. |
Sep 24(2 events) 9:15 am: Exercise Class at Earle Baum Center (hybrid) – In-person attendees can join us at Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Exercise with Denise or volunteers: A routine of exercises for working the whole body is the focus. All exercises can be modified to fit anyone’s level. The class also includes gentle aerobics and breath work. The class takes place in-person at Room 3 and on Zoom. RSVP to: PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692 . 11:00 am: Tap Dancing with Denise at Earle Baum Center (in-person) – Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Learn beginning tap dance basics in this descriptive class. Denise will verbally describe each movement, demonstrate the sounds the taps make, and work with each person individually to insure their understanding of the step or combination. The focus is balance and spatial awareness, knowledge of the tap steps, while in a fun supportive environment. RSVP to Denise Vancil at DVancil@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7832. |
Sep 25(3 events) (All day): Annual All-Staff Event (LightHouse Closed) (All day) LightHouse for the Blind will be closed on September 25 as the day will be used for an agency-wide annual all-staff event. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and encourage you to conduct any LightHouse business on another day. Thank you from the LightHouse team. 9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online) – We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices for relaxation and stress reduction for beginners and advanced practitioners. Everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial into Zoom, find a comfortable position. Instructor Ellen Simpson has 50 years of meditation experience. After raising a family and retiring from a career in women's health, she became a resident at San Francisco Zen Center.
RSVP online for Stress Reduction & Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
7:00 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person) – Bay Are Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Goalball Practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The practice is designed for beginners and experienced players. If you do not have your own equipment, we can provide you with both elbow and knee pads and eyeshades. When: Wednesdays, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm For more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants. |
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Sep 30(2 events) 9:00 am: Meditation Exploration At Earle Baum Center (hybrid) – In-person attendees can join us at Earle Baum Center, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Although there isn’t a right or wrong way to meditate, it’s important to find a practice that meets your needs. There are many popular types of meditation practice: mindfulness, spiritual, focused, movement, mantra, visualization and passage meditation are some. We will discuss and practice together. Input and reflection from everyone are encouraged. RSVP to Patricia Jefferson at PJefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692. 11:30 am: Fine Arts Museums Virtual Access Day (online) – Sonia Gallant and Karen Berniker of the Disability Access office at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are pleased to announce a descriptive Zoom presentation by docent Anne Burns Johnson on Monday, September 30. This DeYoung Virtual Access Day is on the exhibit American Beauty: The Osher Collection of American Art currently on view at the DeYoung. Zoom information and registration links are below. Questions can be directed to Sonia at sgallant@famsf.org, 415-750-7678 T The 19th and 20th centuries were an exceptionally dynamic time in American culture. Anchored by Impressionist and Realist artworks, this exhibition spans the years 1848 to 1960 and presents a variety of artistic responses to this complex period. This gift from Bernard and Barbro Osher enhances the museum’s American art collection with several significant firsts: the first large-scale oil painting by Winslow Homer (The Angler, ca. 1874), the first genre picture by William Merritt Chase (Spanish Bric-à-Brac Shop, 1883), the first major George Bellows landscape (In Virginia, 1908), the first Georgia O’Keeffe images of the Southwest (Front of Ranchos Church, 1930 and The Patio, 1940), plus thirteen artists entering the museum’s collection for the first time. The historic sweep of these paintings, drawings, and sculptures is reflected by several recurring themes, including the adventurous spirit of artists abroad, the enduring allure of Impressionism, intimacy and immediacy of portraiture, and beauty of America’s landscapes and seascapes. Register for Anne’s 11:30 am descriptive docent talk for the Fine Arts Museums Virtual Access Day. |
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Oct 2(2 events) 7:00 pm: EHC Virtual Campfire (online) – Imagine the warmth of a crackling campfire, the sound of laughter, and the joy of shared stories—all from the comfort of your own home! At the EHC Virtual Campfire, happening on the first Wednesday of every month from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, we’re keeping the camp spirit alive and well. Every month, we kick things off with exciting updates on our camp programs and facilities—what’s new, what’s on the horizon, and all the inside scoop! Then, we open the floor for everyone, from alumni to first-timers, to check in, share what’s on their minds, and connect with each other. It’s your chance to catch up with old friends or make new ones in our ever-growing camp family. And what’s a campfire without music? Expect some familiar camp songs, surprise musical performances, and maybe even a special guest or two. You never know what magic the night will bring! Some months we’ll go the extra mile with holiday celebrations, surprise announcements from LightHouse, or other exciting resources that’ll keep you coming back for more. So grab your marshmallows, settle in, and RSVP to join us for an evening of fun, friendship, and campfire vibes. To sign up and get the zoom link for our monthly gathering please RSVP with Jamey Gump at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372. 7:00 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person) – Bay Are Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Goalball Practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The practice is designed for beginners and experienced players. If you do not have your own equipment, we can provide you with both elbow and knee pads and eyeshades. When: Wednesdays, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm For more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants. |
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Oct 5(1 event) (All day): White Cane Day Celebration (All day)
SAVE THE DATE - WHITE CANE DAY! 2024 White Cane Day Celebration and march across the Golden Gate Bridge! Saturday, October 5, 2024 After such an incredible success and historic White Cane Day march last October, we are at it again in 2024! March with friends from LightHouse and the blind and low vision communities as we come together to traverse the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in celebration of White Cane Day, symbolizing the strength and determination of those who navigate the world with the support of white canes and dog guides. It's not just a march; it's a journey towards inclusion, awareness, and support for the blind and low vision community. Please save the date, mark your calendars, and tell your friends to stay tuned for more details on this empowering event!
RSVPs are now open! Complete the registration form here. |
The events for the upcoming week are read aloud on our event hotline every Friday, which can be accessed by calling 415-694-7325. For more information about visiting the Adaptations Store, head to our shop page.
The LightHouse is scent-free. Please abstain from wearing colognes, perfumes, or other scented products. Additionally, coffee must be securely lidded at all times and citrus should not be peeled on the premises. Thanks for supporting our efforts to respect chemical sensitivities!
